Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011 Owner's Manual

•Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR
Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
scratch the paint.
•Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
•Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
•Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of
paint and decals.
Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and
open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
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•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MOPARTouch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR or
equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective
finish.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPAR
Total Clean or
equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove soap residue.
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•For grease stains, apply MOPARMulti-Purpose
Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and
remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap
residue.
•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl
upholstery.
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR
Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to
stone breakage than glass headlights.
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Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPARGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements. When cleaning the rearview mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
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If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Dry with a soft tissue.
FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module
The totally integrated power module (TIPM) is located in
the engine compartment near the battery. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of
each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside
cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is
stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the
following chart.
Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
J01 30 Amp Pink Bat – Presafe #1/
CM2200
J02 30 Amp Pink Bat – Trailer Tow
Main
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
J03 25 Amp Natural Bat – Passenger Door
Node
J04 40 Amp Green Bat – ABS Pump
J05 30 Amp Pink Bat – ABS Valve
J06 30 Amp Pink Bat – H/Lamp Wash/
MTV/CM2200/Elec
Vac Pump
J07 25 Amp Natural Bat – Driver Door
Node
J08 30 Amp Pink Bat – DTCM/Axle
Locks
J09 30 Amp Pink Bat – Plg/Electric
Brake
J10 40 Amp Green Bat – L/Bar/Off-RoadCavity Cartridge
FuseMini
Fuse Description
J11 30 Amp Pink Bat – Sway/
Thatchum/Rear
Doors
J12 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J13 60 Amp Yellow Bat – Rad Fan #1/#2/
SSR
J14 40 Amp Green Bat – Folding Seat/
PZEV
J15 60 Amp Yellow Bat – IOD Main
J16 40 Amp Green Frt HVAC Motor
M17 25 Amp
NaturalBat – Sunroof/
Skylight
M18 25 Amp
NaturalTCM/Trans Range
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
M19 5 Amp
Ta nIgn R/ACC –
Sunroof/Window Sw
Illum
M20 25 Amp
NaturalFrt Wiper
M21 25 Amp
NaturalDoor Locks
M22 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
M23 20 Amp
YellowBat – Trlr Light/Pre-
Safe #2
M24 20 Amp
YellowBat – Trlr Tow BUX/
HGM
M25 10 Amp
RedBat – J1962 Diag/
Mirrors
M26 10 Amp
RedBat – Ign Sw, WIN,
PASSCavity Cartridge
FuseMini
Fuse Description
M27 15 Amp
BlueBat – CHMSL/Brake
Sw
M28 10 Amp
RedBat – Corax TPM/
PEM/HVAC Htr
Pump
M29 15 Amp
BlueBat – Folding Mirror
M30 25 Amp
NaturalBat – Inverter
M31 20 Amp
YellowBat – Pwr Out #1
M32 20 Amp
YellowFr/Rr Washer
M33 15 Amp
BlueBat – NGC/EATX/
PCM
M34 15 Amp
BlueBat – CCN/Interior
Light/SCM/Sw Bank
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
M35 20 Amp
YellowHtd Seat/Htd Str
Wheel/Rear Htd Seat
M36 20 Amp
YellowIgn R-Rear Seat/Steer
Wheel
M37 10 Amp
RedHorn #1
M38 20 Amp
YellowIOD-CCN/Interior
Mods
M39 30 Amp
GreenIOD-Amp/Radio
M40 25 Amp
NaturalRear Wiper
M41 15 Amp
BlueIOD-SDARS/VES
2–3/DVD/HFM/
UGDO/Vanity Lamp
M42 10 Amp
RedIOD-HVAC, U/Hood
LampCavity Cartridge
FuseMini
Fuse Description
M43 10 Amp
RedHorn #2
M44 10 Amp
RedIGN R/S-ORC/OCM
M45 10 Amp
RedIGN R-ORC/Trail
Tow (BUX) Sense
M46 20 Amp
YellowIGN R-Trail Tow
(BUX)
M47 10 Amp
RedIGN R-H/Lamp
Wash/HVAC/Park
Assist/Ir Sns
M48 20 Amp
YellowIGN R/ACC-Pwr
Outlet #2
M49 20 Amp
YellowIGN R/ACC/Bat-Pwr
Outlet #3
M50 25 Amp
NaturalASD #1, #2
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini
Fuse Description
M51 20 Amp
YellowASD #3
M52 10 Amp
RedIGN R/S-SWAY/
TCASE/DTCM/
FAD/TRLR BRAKE
MOD.
M53 15 Amp
BlueIGN R/S-MFSW/
CNN/SCM/TPM/RR
View
M54 20 Amp
YellowIOD – SpareCAUTION!
•When installing the totally integrated power mod-
ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to
do so may allow water to get into the totally
integrated power module and possibly result in a
electrical system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle’s battery:
•Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse located in
the Integrated Power Module, located in the engine
compartment. The IOD cavity includes a snap-in re-
tainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected without
removing it from the fuse block.
•As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cables from both batteries.
•Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.NOTE:
•When reinstalling the IOD fuse push firmly until fully
seated; the gauges in the instrument cluster will do a
full sweep when the ignition switch is turned to the
RUN position. This is a normal condition.
•When the vehicle is shipped from the factory, the IOD
fuse is in the up or extracted position. If the radio,
interior lamps, keyless entry or other features do not
work with the key OFF, check the position of the fuse
(or check to see if the fuse is blown) to ensure that it is
fully seated. When the IOD fuse is extracted, the
instrument cluster in the odometer window will dis-
play
NO FUSE.”
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